Northern Powerhouse Flashcards
1
Q
What is Northern power house?
A
Government policy to improve infrastructure in the north
2
Q
How much have they cut corporation tax in the G2O by?
A
18%
3
Q
How much has the government invested in health care with this scheme?
A
150 billion
4
Q
How much has been invested in schools with this scheme?
A
45 billion
5
Q
What is the Northern powerhouse rail?
A
An upgrade of the line that connects east to west, by having local and intercity trains on different lines
6
Q
What is good about the trai s on the Northern powerhouse rail?
A
.They can hold more passengers
.reduces traffic
7
Q
How many new jobs will this rail create?
A
74000 by 2060
8
Q
How many people would the Northern power house rail help?
A
15 million